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Dinthill Technical High School
NOTES ON COVER DESIGN Dunoon Technical High School The cover highlights the main theme of this monograph which is
The Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) Story
The newly designed Crest has incorporated the Motto, Training and Character into the overall format. Holmwood Technical High School Photographs on the cover are of:
• Two final year - 2003-2004 academic year students, Paul Reid and Jani eve Tate
• One of the early KTHS buildings formerly used as a Principal's residence in the early days
St. Andrew Technical Associated with the KTHS Story are High School brief histories of six of Jamaica's technical schools which have been at the forefront of the developments in technical education at the secondary level in the country. The crests/logos of these schools are shown in miniature, but larger versions are shown in the separate sections on each school and are also reproduced below.
Vere Technical High School THE KINGSTON TECHNICAL IDGH SCHOOL (KTHS) STORY With short histories ofDinthill, Dunoon, Holmwood, St. Andrew, St. Elizabeth and Vere Technical
This is the story of a historic institution (KTHS) which has been a pioneer in technical education in Jamaica over its hundred year history. Part 1 It is a story of: • Principals who have provided leadership and inspiration to succeeding generations ofstudents • School Board and staff of all categories who have served faithfully over the years • Students who have made the school proud by their contribution to 'life after school' • The alumni who have supported the school in its growth and development • Parents and guardians who have supported their children as they passed through the difficult years ofadolescence • An institution which has been an inspiration to other schools at the secondary A. W. SANGSTER level which have followed in its footsteps • An institution which has been a philosophical inspiration to its tertiary level partner the College of Arts Science and Technology, now the University of Technology.
It is also the story ofdevelopments in technical education from a Ministry ofEducation perspective, Part 2
Finally a series ofshort histories ofsix technical high schools that have followed the leadership ofKTHS, Part 3
The author is deeply indebted to the many individuals and institutions that have provided information or who gave their support to the publication in one way or another. Many ofthese persons will either appear in the text or are listed in the Notes and References or in the Acknowledgments at the end ofthe publication.
Dedication: The publication is dedicated to the members of these school communities who have laboured long and hard to make the institutions what they are today. In so doing they have contributed greatly to the development ofthe Nation. ~
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• Published by: A. W. Sangster
• Date: December 2004
• ISBN No: 976-8192-66-6 © The material published in this history is the property ofA. W. Sangster Permission to copy or reproduce any material herein requires the written approval of the author E-Mail: [email protected] I PART 1 I KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCH()OL. ITS ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Introduction to the History of KTHS. One of the direct results of this was the establishment of a school to begin to address the problems. KTHS The early history of Jamaica is dominated grew out of this time of great technical need. Jamaica by sugar as the staple industry of the faced a new era and there was a great demand for country. Slavery and the plantation system institutions through which ambitious people could were the'major legacies of the country1s history. build a better nation. Reginald Murray writing on "Skill Training Since 1920" makes the following comments: "The decades between 1920 and 1950 were marked by a search for vocational training modalities that would be suited to the circumstances ofa poor people who were becoming increasingly self-conscious under a colonial government that was endeavoring to preserve the viability of the large sugar and banana plantations with their endless demand for cheap labow: The search for training modalities was most dogged and multi-directional in the sphere of the technical a11d industrial arts. To begin with, there was the one technical and commercial school located in Kingston PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL LIBRARY OF JAMAICA to serve the elltire island - a sort oftower in the midst of some eleven lesser manual training centres The fluctuation in prices for sugar and the hardship attached to schools in the rural parishes. The purpose and uncertainty associated with this single industry ofthe school was quite clearly stated,- it was to extend led to serious thought being given to providing the education given in the ordinary public elementary training in various skills, in an effort to.,.strengthen the schools and to provide special vocational training - economy of the island, to develop alternative technical and commercialfor boys, and domestic and industries and to reduce unemployment. commercial for girls. Day and evening classes were held. The school also provided courses in woodwork and metalwork for boys and cooking and laundry and the like for girls selected from the public elementary schools in Kingston. The Principal, in addition to controlling the work of the Technical School (as the institution came to be known) was for years attached to the Mico Teachers College as instructor in "manual training". He conducted classes in the subjects under reference and, as Organising Inspector of Manual Training, supervised and examined the work of the other manual training centres in the island. One of the proud boasts of the school was its affiliation with the City and Guilds of London Institute.(1)
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IONOSTON TECHNICAL HtoH SCHOOL(KT> Firstly, as the first technical school in the island it played a leadership role in technical education and Jed the way in the introduction of curriculum elements that represented alternative educational directions to the traditional academic programmes of study in the high schools. KTHS and later CAST were therefore philosophica11y attuned to the development and establishment oftechnical education as legitimate and important alternative educational directions which the country not only should take, but which were in fact critical to its future industrial development. In addition, the early planning for a tertiary level KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL institution revolved around the concept ofa Kingston (ORIGINAL BUILDING) Technical College, a name which features in early planning documents but which was never used for the As such its role in the d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h i s new institution. Instead the first name for CAST was component of the educational system needs to be the Jamaican Institute ofTechnology. properly recognised. The school provided the necessary leadership and direction to the process of Secondly, KTHS by whatever name it was called in its recognizing the role that Technical Education should long history was an alternative secondary school to and would play in national development and gave the traditional high schools. It therefore provided an impetus to a number of other important educational avenue of opportunity which would not developments. Among these were the establishment have been available to many aspiring young ofother technical high schools and the impetus it gave Jamaicans. In a similar way CAST, and later UTech in the start of its tertiary level partner, the College of would provide an alternative and viable tertiary level Arts Science and Technology (CAST). technical educational opportunity, to the more academic and traditional UWI. Many of the first and earlier students at CAST were graduates from KTHS. KTHS has a proud record of having made a great and significant contribution to Jamaica1s development. It has a list of illustrious graduates who have gone on to serve with great distinction in a variety of fields not only in Jamaica but also in many other parts of the world. In fact the KTHS/CAST partnership has continued in the reverse as many of the teachers at KTHS are graduates of CAST/UTech. THE COUEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CAST) 1958. Footnote {F 1.). The abbreviation KTHS is used throughout the text to refer to the Kingston Technical High School irrespective of the name at that particular period of its history, unless the specific name at the time of the school1s development is necessary. The tenn CAST is also used throughout the text to describe the new tertiary institution, although in its fonnative year, 1958 it was known as the Jamaica Institute of Technology and in 1995 became the University ofTechnology, Jamaica (UTech). 2 -~HICHSQ400l.(ICTHS)lnOR't' Thirdly, several staffmembers ofKTHS moved to the new tertiary institution when it was being established In this connection it is interesting to note that in and were the pioneers in an exciting new national Professor Patrick Bryan's book Jamaica the educational adventure. The first designated principal Aviation Story,(2) reference is made to a of CAST, Mr. Alistair Thomson was also advisor to comment by Flight Lieutenant Dudley the Government on developments in technical Thompson on the performance of the ground education and had previously been Principal of crews in support of the flight crews in World KTHS. He had also played an important role not only War 2. Thompson states: The ground crews in the planning of the new institution but also in the were marvelous. These were the air force men development of other schools across the island which who kept the planes in good condition. They were to become the network of the new technical high knew how much responsibility rested on them, I schools. The KTHS staff members who were the knew we could not get out and 'fix it' once we majority ofthat early starting group were: were up there, and would not let us go out with r bullet holes in 'their' planes. Several times I had to explain how I managed to get their planes shot up. Altogether the ground crews were the most admirable and efficient bunch. Professor Bryan goes on to make the point that of I 02 veterans 20 percent of the recruits were from the Kingston Technical High School. ., ALISTAIR THOMSON l'.H r1ck E. a, ,...... u...,t...H.Ut',.._.,H.... ~ ...... c ...... , ...w ..&11W ft.I-. A-.i~,.tw.A•• •1 .,.1NH.llf,...M,_-' ~•l./1"nlttH}...V~ C.-"' H. ~ -'_,,.,.., , ,_.__.,.."""r..,.l ,....tM-n-'·.;.dJrM,... Mr. Alistair Thomson, (Principal Designate), Mrs. J-•.1•H•rwi-J.<.w1(1'9'fllall•,'"9't 1'r}.-__ r,.,.,.lJ#fl#f,)it&#.C- -' .~ wl C-u••'I• ..,._. , ltVtlt CAtl ..,./ (Jwwi, I• Ta,..~• ... C-....--/ DaisyCampbell(lnstitutional Management), Mr. c.....,.,_..., ,~4 (• ) ,.,..._ tir ...... ~ ...... rt-..1...... W..h -.&...... ,...~ -4 . ~Id-·· ...... ,...... ,.,.,...... ,.., ...... -~ Leslie Donaldson (Science), Miss Rosemarie Evans (English), Mr. Percy Eyre (Maths), and Mr. Jasper Wray (Industrial Arts). Other staff members who were later transferred to CAST included: Messrs. Headley Brown, Roy Clennon, Jack Harris, Calvin McKain and Mrs. Gladys Morgan. Miss Amy Bailey must also be reckoned with the group of KTHS staff who were to later make their impact at CAST. Miss Bailey taught at the school for some fifty (50) years and after retiring later taught at CAST in both the Institutional Management and the Commerce Departments. KINGSTON Tl;CHNICAL HtQH *CHOOI. (KTHS) STORY 3 KTHS was established as a Manual Training School in the Old Buildings on Hanover Street which had previously housed the Mico Teachers College before its move to its present location. The School followed the tradition of the Mico in being a pioneer in its own right. While Mico was a pioneer in teacher education in Jamaica, the Kingston Technical School became a pioneer in technical education. MISS AMY BAILEY BEING CONGRATULATED BY GOVERNOR GENERAL SIR FLORIZEL GLASSPOLE ON RECEIVING THE NATIONAL AWARD. LOOKING ON IS LADY BUSTAMANTE. (PHOTO COURTESY GLEANER COMPANY) The Mico College Connection Some excerpts from the history of Mico College by Frank Cundall are appropriately recorded. (3) " The Mico College, known at first as the Mica Institution, and then as the Mica Training College, was founded in 1836, ante-dating by three years the founding ofany now existing 'normal' school in America. Its home was in Hanover Street, Kingston in a building still colloquially known as the OldMico. Plans were being made lo move the Institution and THE OLD MICO INSTITUTION BUILDING. the foundation stone ofthe new building was laid on the 4'• ofDecember 1894 by Sir Hem)' Blake KCMG the then govern01: This was 011 lands acquired by the trustees to the north of the racecourse. "In January, 1896, a notable step in advance was taken, constituting an epoch in the hist01y of the college: the removal ofthe institution to its present site, facing on the Marescaux l oad. For sixty years from 1835 to 1896, the institution had had its home 'in Hanover Street, Kingston. Sir Hemy Blake formally opened the new buildings of the relocated college on Wednesday the 5"' of February 1896. Up lo that date during the sixty PLAQUE ON THE OLD MICO INSTITUTION BUILDING. , yeqrs of existence the College or rather the institution had providedfor the education ofmany thousands of children and for that of 694 teachers". The buildings at Mico have had an unfortunate history. The new building opened in 1896 was destroyed by the 1907 earthquake and subsequently rebuilt and rededicated on Wednesday the 21st ofApril 1909 by the Governor Sir Sydney Oliver. On the 27th of January 1910 these newly constructed buildings were again destroyed, this time by fire. The present main building was opened on the 10th ofOctober 1911. THE PRESENT MICO TEACHERS COLLEGE 4 KINOllTOH TECl MR. JOHN G PEET Little is known of the first year of its existence. Its recorded history begins in June 1897 under the MR. RONALD GOLDSWORTHY headship of Mr. John G Peet the first headmaster, whose aim was to provide a skill to the students so that In the following year, the Miµmal Training School at they could enter the particular trade of their interest. Elletson Rd. was Closed and a technical department Th~ school made rapid progress and in addition to the established in the Old Treasury Building on Harbour ordinary elementary school training, instruction was Street. Later that same year the school was again provided for teachers and student teachers in manual removed to its present location on Hanover Street training. In February 1928 a Committee consisting of Mr. C.G.H. Davis (Chairman), Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. Robert B. Barker and Mr. H.A. Stephenson was appointed lo "inquire into and report on the workings ofthe Commercial, Technical and Continuation School, Kingston and lo make such recommendations as may appear necessary lo increase the usefulness and efficiency oflhal inslitution. " The Committee in November recommended inter alia that: ~ Greater stress be laid on the teaching of science in the Continuation and Technical departments ~ Additional equipment be secure~ ~ · Additional accommodation be provided for the domestic science classes ~ Tt:achers in elementary- schools be given opportunities at the Technical School of preparing for the examinations of the City and Guilds of London Institute.· ~ Home Economics teachers be given special c.lasses. By 1~13 all sections were united at 82 Hanover Street. The vocational areas hitherto .. limited to woodwork · and domestic science now included structural engineering, macliine shop practice, welding, electrical installation, commercial subjects and handicrafts. Students were prepared for the examinations of the Royal Society of Arts in commercial subjects and forthe City and Guilds of London Institute in the technical and domestic science subjects. The school was then known as the Government Commercial, Technical and Continuation School. Weekend classes in domestic science and manual training were held for teachers, to enable them to offer these subjects in their schools. Mr. Peet was succeeded by Mr. Ronald Goldsworthy who served twice as Principal over the periods 1925-1930and 1943-1947.Between 1913 and 1930 the general character of the school remained unchanged except for the training offered to veterans of World War 1 in tailoring, shoe-making, carpentry and woodwork. OR. JOHN HARRIS , The report was obviously taken seriously, for Dr. John Harris appointed principal in 1930 implemented a numberofimportant developments. Some ofthese were the: ' cf' Expansion of the evening school ~ Introduction of the House System and the ~ Erection of new buildings 6 l OR. JOHN HARRIS WITH STAFF AND HOME ECONOMICS TEACHERS ATTENDING WEEK·END CLASSES KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIOH IC>IOOI.. (KTHS) BTOR'I' 7 KTHS as it is now, represents a process both ofthe acquisition of buildings over the years as well as the construction ofnew ones. The features ofthe physical plant include: The Mi co Building, The Masonic Temple on Hanover Street (Eastern side) the Robinson building (Western side ofHanover Street) damaged by fire and rebuilt, and the entrance block, classrooms, labs and assembly hall. The initial foundations that were laid were added to over the years with the school being able to stand tall as a leader ofsecondary technical education in the country. The Robinson Building and complex now houses the library, auto-mechanic and electronic engineering (the last to be added) shop, drawing rooms, art rooms, classrooms and a tuck shop. THE OLD MICO BUILDING FROM HANOVER STREET THE MASONIC BUILDING FIRST KTHS BUILDING ANO FORMER PRINCIPAL'$ HANOVER STREET NOW . RESIDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK (CENTRE) ENTRANCE TOWER: CLASSROOM BLOCK 8 KlNGSTOl'I TECHNI~ HIGH SCHOOL IKTHS) STORY THE ROBINSON BUILDING (WESTERN SIDE OF HANOVER STREET) MURAL IN THE ROBINSON COMPLEX DAMAGED BY FIRE (PHOTO BY ALFRICO ADAMS) THE ROBINSON BUILDING (WESTERN SIDE OF HANOVER STREET) REFURBISHED Tt-iELIBRARY The school has had over its history no less than seven The London GCE examinations and the GCE name changes reflecting the evolution of the examinations of the Associated Examining Board institution. These have been 1896-1900, The Board (AEB) replaced the RSA as the main examinations School; 1900-1911,The Manual Training School; written by all students. 1912-1919, Government Technical and The electronics course was introduced to the school Continuation School; 1920-1926, Government first as a 'Crash Course' three months before the start Continuation, Technical and Commercial School; of commercial television in 1963. The purpose of the 1927-1931. Government, Commercial, Technical original programme was to upgrade radio technicians and Continuation School; 1932-1959, Kingston and enable them to operate as TV servicemen. This Technical School; 1960-Present, Kingston electronics course subsequently became a regular part Technical High School. ofthe curriculum. An ongoing process has been the lifting of the A PTA was launched in 1978 through the standard ofthe academic subjects and the widening of instrumentality of Mr. E.G. Roper then the Principal. the.curriculum. Spanish was added to the curriculum The decade ofthe seventies also saw the acquisition of in· the 1930s. The Senior School Commercial premises at 79, 80 and 81 Hanover Street and a Certificate of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) significant growth in the school population. became the school-leaving examination for the As a Technical High School since September 1960, Commercial department and was accepted as a the aim of the school has been to provide a good high qualification for entry into the Civil Service. This school education with a bias towards applied sciences acceptance was an important initiative in the 1930s of and practical skills related to the commercial and the then Governor of Jamaica H. E. Sir. Edward industrial needs of the country. The new programmes Denham. The Governor on a visit to the school of study are of sufficient breadth and depth to enable observed · the proficiency of Miss Amy Bailey's graduates to qualify for entry into tertiary institutions. shorthand students and at her instigation promised to The school also has a Vocational Department offering facilitate the entry of the graduates into the Civil two-year vocational courses. Service. A technical school is an institution which has a specific emphasis throughout its programmes of ~ong the notable events of the fifties was the fact study and in its approach to curriculum delivery. that the school had its first Jamaican principal in Mr. Among the later additions (1980-1996) to the Leigh. A. M. Lloyd. He succeeded Mr. Alistair curriculum were entrepreneurship, appliance Thomson who along with other members of the servicing and computer applications: Technical Department had left to set up the Jamaica • The emphasis on practical competence and Institute of Technology (later the College of Arts the ac~ievement ofspecialized skills • The recognition that graduates would be able to immediately fill employment positions in the fields of business, commerce. and industry. · • The curriculum should have a strong emphasis on science and technology • The graduates because of their broad-based education and training would also be able to move vertically into tertiary level educational institutions. Specifically, many of the first students of the newly created Jam&ica Institute of Technology in 1958 (later to be called CAST) wer~ graduates of KTHS. Among the later additions to the curriculum were appliance servicing and computer applications. Other technical/vocational offerings are mechanical engineering technology, building technology, electrical and electronics technology, welding, auto mechanics business and secretarial studies, clothing and textiles, and food and Nutrition. The academic MR. LEIGH. A. M. LLOYD subjects cover the full range ofhigh school subjects 10 KINGSTON TI!CHNICAI. HIGH SCHOOi. (Kn<$) 5TORV except that only one foreign language; Spanish is taught. English language and mathematics are compulsory for the duration ofall programmes. Other subjects are prescribed according to their relevance to the specialised courses. Students must also study an additional subject chosen from among the arts and social studies groups. STUDENTS AT WORK ... - ...,... r· NEW BIOLOGY LAB WITH VISITORS FROM THE · ROTARY CLUB OF KINGSTON (DONORS) OLD BIOLOGY LAB STUDENTS IN TYPING CLASS (1960'$) STUDENT TRAINEE AT JPS POWER STATION SURVEYING WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY KINGSTON ~ ...ICAI. HIGH 11CHOOL (KTHS) llTCln' 11 KTHS has a proud record of having made a great and Extra curricular activities and sports. significant contribution to Jamaica's development. The school has an extensive programme of extra Some comments from the "Messages" in the 100111 curricular clubs and societies which contribute to the Year Anniversary Gleaner Supplement in 1996 are students' overall social and spiritual development. worthy ofnote. (6) • " One of the outstanding schools in Jamaica" Governor General Sir Howard Cooke • "This institution has served the people ofJamaica extremely well and continues to enjoy a reputation for excellence" Rt. Hon P.J. Patterson Prime Minister. • "One of our country's most highly respected institutions of secondary education" Rt. Hon. Edward Seaga Leader ofthe Opposition. • "This institution is a true example of one which has evolved through creative and focused planning ..... it has grown into a model institution offering technical vocational education and training" Hon. Burchell Whiteman, Minister of Education, Youth and Culture. FASHION PARADE 1960'5 KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (K.T.H.S.) LOGO. The present Logo developed after the school was formally named Kingston Technical High School in 1960 has the letters K.T.H.S. boldly and diagonally displayed across a shield with a torch at the upper right comer symbolizing "Enlightenment" and a book in the lower left corner symbolizing "Knowledge". The motto: "Training and Character" long in use, is a recent addition to the logo design. PAUL REID AND JANIEVE TATE 12 KINGSTON 'fECHNICAL HIOH SCHOOL (KTHS) STORY j Two typical final year students share the spotlight as examples of the present day KTHS student. There are Six Houses at the school whose names are: ATKINS (Former VP) HARRIS (Principal) DENHAM (Governor, Jamaica) PEET (Principal) GOLDSWORTHY (Principal) PLANT (Board Chairman) The school has also had an outstanding cadet corps unit and over the years sports has played an important role in the life ofthe students. Many ofthem have not only done well in specific sports at the school level but have gone on to represent Jamaica in one or other ofits national teams. Regarding the school's involvement in sports, it was some time before the institution was accepted into the competitions for traditional high schools. Prior to this, the school participated in a number of competitions for non traditional schools. Netball and Volleyball in the quadrangle and athletics at the national stadium all made the school very sports conscious. The Nineteen Fifties (1950s) Our Memorable era in sports (6) Keith Brown writing in the 100.., Anniversary Supplement on: The Nineteen Fifties (1950s) Our · Memorable era in sports describes the teams ofthat era and their fine performances. KTHS was in the early days a school without an adjoining playing field. There was therefore the need to use borrowed facilities. In athletics, enthusiastic students got hold ofthat great coach Ted Lamont and persuaded him to let them join his Unity Track Club which used Winchester Park as the training ground. In addition the students trained at Hannasons Oval on Deanery Road, which later became Nelsons Oval and is now the school's sports field. As the athletics programme took shape, out of that came the famous: "Spence Twins", Mel and Mal, Les Laing and George Rhoden the latter two ofHelsinki Relay fame. In football at that time KTHS not being in the High School category, could not compete with the powerhouses ofthose days, but the school hit the headlines by completely dominating the Facey Cup for independent schools. Keith Brown recalls that after a particularly dominant 1955 season when the school demolished all comers, the team also more than held its own with specially arranged Division 2 club teams. A writer in a letter to the Gleaner complained that the KTHS team looked like "big men" who should not be playing against schoolboys. Several members of that team went on to represent leading clubs. Peter Lewin, Elvin Schloss .Jlld Hopeton Kenton also made the Jamaica team and Karl Lewin probably missed his chance because of a broken leg. Other notables who are mentioned are "Gummy" Loi ten, Ossie Edwards, "Buss', "Tassy", Carl Chen and Raoul Whittingham. In cricket the school also made headlines with their performances. The school won the Harrison Cup for independent schools numerous times, but the supreme success was winning the Evelyn Cup for clubs in 1954. It was the first time in the history of the competition that a schoolboy team won. Some names in that memorable team included fast bowler Karl Peart the captain who later became an outstanding football referee. An interesting sidelight in the story on cricket: In the year 1957, that KTHS was allowed into the Sunlight Cup competition, the outstanding opening batsmen Peter Lewin and Lloyd Haughton, were selected for the All Sunlight team The girls were not to be outdone and in athletics the names Eileen Sutherland and Una Morris, 1960's stand out. Una now a pediatrician in California went on to become one of Jamaica's most famous Olympians. In softball, the girls were unbeatable and at one stage the KTHS girls comprised the bulk of the players on the League champians La Favourita club team as well as the Jamaica team. Some of the outstanding players were: Candy Nicholson, Vivette "Dark Angel" Peres, Hyacinth Grizzle, Gloria Hinds and Eileen Sutherland. The spirit of that age embodied the lessons which the students were forced to learn - guts, pride, tenacity, and determination to succeed despite monumental odds. KIHOSTCH TECHNICAi. HIGH IQtOCJI. (l(TH8) .,_.- 13 In 1954 the school won the Evelyn Cup for clubs in Cricket and in 1955 the football team won the Facey Cup for competition among non-traditional secondary schools. Later when it became a part of the regular high school system. the football team coached by the late Fr. Roy Campbell won the Walker Cup for the first time in 1962, an achievement which moved Mr. Kelly to grant the temporary use of land at Doncaster as a playing field. The cricket team also had major successes winning the Sunlight Cup in 1965, and again in 1967 and the All-Island Spalding Cup in that same year. The team also won the Sunlight Cup in 1979. VOLLEYBALL IN THE QUADRANGLE ATHLETICS AT THE NATIONAL •STADIUM THE QUADRANGLE 1954 EVELYN CUP WINNERS FOR CLUBS IN CRICKET ... GIRLS NETBALL TEAM FRONT ROW: L-R: LAM. Lloyd. Dr. John Harris, Mr. James, H.H. Atkins. BACK ROW: L-R: (5) Collymore 14 KINOSToN TECHNICAi. Hiatt SCHOOi. (KTHS) STOl Karl Lewin a member of the team wrote about the classy and classic 1955 aggregation. The team patterned itself after a Brazilian Club .. DIM" which had visited the island during that period and supporters ofthe school team used to cry out, "DIM them" which spurred the team on to brilliance. Several players went on to play for Jamaica including: "Peter" Lewin Y.M.C.A. and Jamaica left wing; Hopeton Kenton fonner Y.M.C.A. and Jamaica centre half; Karl Lewin fonner Y.M.C.A. goalkeeper (was called up for trials for Jamaica and missed selection because ofa broken leg); Winston "Buss" Reid centre forward would have played for Jamaica had he not migrated. Then there were: Calvin "Tassy" Salmon the diminutive right winger; KTHS FACEY CUP FOOTBALL TEAM, 1955 Osbert Edwards the hard charging right back; "Gummy" Loiten the reliable right half; Carl Chen, From Left to Right 'Back Row': the classy dribbler and inside right, Neville Osbert "Ossie~ Edwards (deceased '04), Carl Chen, A. Whyte, Hamilton the smooth cool inside left and A. White Calvin (Tassy) Salmon, Hugh (Peter) Lewin. Keith Brown. the all-purpose player and substitute goal keeper. Front Row: These footballers made their school proud and Hopeton Kenton, Augustus (Gummy) Loiten, Neville Hamilton, given the chance, might well have beaten their Winston "Buss" Reid, Karl Lewin. counterparts in the Manning Cup competition. The 1962 KTHS Walker Cup Football Team Gladstone 0. 'Bunny' Byfield a members to the team described the challenges ofthe year. The team were challenged by one oftheir members to believe in themselves and in addition, beloved Vice Principal "Capo" Atkins would get the team together in their office and infonn them that "The whole school is behind you". The team finished fourth in the Manning Cup but went on to win the knockout Walker Cup. In the semi-final the team the team beat KC.3-0 and in the final they beat J.C. 1-0 on a goal from John Brandon. The team has affectionate memories of their coach· Father Roy KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Campbel I, affectionately known as "Bull Roy" who 1962 WINNERS OF THE WALKER CUP taught the boys not only how to dream, but how to (FROM THE HISTORY OF INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOL make their dreams into reality. FOOTBALL COMPETITION, 1909 - 1973 BY MR HERBERT McDONALD. PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER HAMILTON). He taught the boys how to be men and to be responsible for their actions and most of all he Back Row: Alfred Batchelor, Assistant Master, Sydney Gooden, Alvin Williams, taught them, coming from var10us backgrounds Ivor Fennell, Gladstone Byfield, Winston Davis, Earl Munroe, Rev. Father Roy Campbell, S.J. Coach. how to live as friends. Front Row: Errol Hylton (Captain) Gilbert Chang Jr. Joscelyn Desgouthe, Alford Brooks, John Brandon, Victor Hunter. KINGSTON TECHNICAi. HIGH SCHOOL !KTHSI STCRY 15 1965 SUNLIGHT CUP WINNERS FRONT ROW: L-R: Karl Marriott, Herbie Jarrett, (Dec'd), Danny Evering (Capl), Anthony Wright, Anderson. BACK ROW: L·R: Dave Clarl\e (Coach}, 'Happy' Douglas, Graham, Anthony Campbell, Dennis Dingwall, Edmond Roper (Principal) 1967 All ISLAND SPALDING CUP WINNERS STANDING: L·R: Clive Small; Downie Wslker; Donovan Rose; Wilmot Gray; Cart Cuffe; Ridley Bowen: Gladwin Brown; Errol Kellyman; Norman Brown. SITIING: L·R: Clive Brock; Dennis Douglas; Anlhony Wrlght (Capt.); Lyndel 'Might Jnr; Dennis Lewis. 1979 SUNLIGHT CUP WINNER & TAPPIN CUP RUNNERS-UP FRONT ROW: L-R: Calvin Wilson, Peter Grant, Jasper Wray (Principal), Barrington Buchanan, (Captain), Barrington Boothe, Christopher Kennedy. • BACK ROW: L·R: Clifton Hackett Slndair Brown, Cecil Osbourne, Peter wallen, Steve Henry (Coach), Courtney Mattis, Egbert Wilson, Calvin Brown, Carlton Moore. _J The Cadet Unit also brought fame to the school in competitions, and in specific achievements. Milford Taylor writing in the 1OOlh Anniversary magazine reminisces nostalgically about the exploits of the Cadet Unit. The Cadet Unit by Milford Taylor. (7) The KTHS Cadet Unit was started in 1943 during the Second World War with acting Principal William Goldsworthy as the Captain. He handed over the captaincy in 1944 to Mr. H. H. Atkins (Cappo). The Unit had the first Cadet Band in Jamaica and for quite some time it was the only band in the Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) and used to play at all the annual inspections. The band was tutored by the Jamaica Regiment Band and the Jamaica Military Band and produced several good musicians. Officers in charge of the band were Messrs. C. J. Morrison, Leslie Kitchen and Jasper Wray. Drum Majors were Phillip Barclay, Milton Weise, Fred O'Meally and Victor Elliott. In the early 1950s the school gave up the band. Company Sergeant Majors over the years were: The first, Carey (a student from Bermuda), Stennett Day, Student Mcintosh, "Jumpy" Clarke, Orville Day (Head Boy) 1948-49. Other highlights:- In 1953 the Unit under Sgt. Major Kaestner Phillips won the McGrath Stick (Baton) for coming first in the National Inspection. He also represented the school at the Queen's Coronation in the UK - In 1955 the Company led by Sgt. Major Alfrico Adams (also Head Boy) won one ofthe three top places at the Annual Camp at Knockalva. - In 1967 the Unit headed by Sgt. Major Robert Gregory built a rope bridge across the quadrangle which received high commendation from Inspecting Officer Major Ken Barnes. A platoon led by Robert Gregory also embarked on a route march from Morant Point to Negril along the North Coast Road. The exercise took just over five days. The platoon marched at nights and in the early mornings, resting and sightseeing during the days. CADETS ON THE MOVE The unit was in the top (10) ten in the Annual Inspection 1987- 1994 and placed first in 1990-1992. Stennett Day and Neville Ernandez were the first two cadet force products to get into the Office Corps of the Jamaica Defence Force (IDF). Other IDF Officers who came from the cadet force were: Major General Rudolph Green and Major Morais Kerpens-Lee. CONGRATULATIONS FROM MR. McCALLA ON RETURN PRINCIPALS Over its long and distinguished history KTHS has been headed by principals who have shared the vision for a school of excellence in keeping with its Motto "Training and Character". The school has had 15 appointments or acting appointments to the post of Principal, of which one person has served as principal twice (Mr. Goldsworthy). There have also been periods -some quite long - when various persons have acted as principal. Three (3) of these acting appointments are included, either because ofthe length oftime in the acting position (Alston and Turner) or because ofthe significant contribution that the individual made to the school's development (Atkins) The following is a list ofthose who have served as principals or acting principals ofthe school. They are detailed in the sequel. 1. Mr. Peet an Englishman was the first 5. Mr. Anderton was also an Principal of the newly established Englishman, but came to the school from training institution. The school occupied an appointment in Africa. During his the building which had been vacated by short stay at the school, he initiated the the Mico College. During his tenure the publication of a school magazine and school went through several name initiated a number of other important changes: The Board School: The Manual changes. Training School; Government Technical and Continuation School; Slow but pioneering developments took place during his tenure as the school began to find its feet in the educational system. MR. REGINALD S. MR. JOHN G. PEET ANDERTON (1947-1949) (1896-1925) 6. Mr. Alston acted for six years during the period between the departure of Mr. 2. Mr. Goldsworthy another Englishman Anderton and the appointment of Mr. joined the staff in 1911 as an instructor. Thomtson. It is said that he was not He was appointed head of the technical appointed because he did not have a department in 1917. He acted as degree. Headmaster (Principal) in 1925 and was appointed in 1926. He was subsequently promoted to Superintendent of Technical Studies in the Department of Education. During his period at the Department of Education Dr. John Harris served as the Principal. During his period of service the name of the school changed again to MR. PATRICK ALSTON Government Continuation, Technical (1949-1955-ACTING) and Commercial School. MR. WILLIAM RONALD 7. Mr. Thomson a Scotsman, broke the tradition of English heads of the school. GOLDSWORTHY He was a pioneer in many ways. He was (1925-1930 & 1943-47) not only the Principal of the Kingston Technical School but also advisor on Technical education to the Ministry of 3. Another expatriate, Dr. Harris Education. As such his advice fed presided over many important changes eventuany to the establishment of the in the functioning of the school. There five additional technical high schools in was more emphasis on Evening the early 60s. Between 1957 and 1958 Vocational Training and the introduction her was busily engaged in laylng the of the City and Guilds of London and the foundations for the establishment of the Royal Society of Arts examinations. Kingston Technical College which There was also another name change of became CAST) in 1958. the school to the Kingston Technical MR. ALISTAIR G. School. Dr. Harris implemented many of THOMSON (1955-1957) the recommendations of the Davis committee both in terms of curriculum 8. Mr. Lloyd has the distinction of being development as well as expansion of the the first Jamaican to be appointed physical plant. Prlncipal of the school having previously servei:I as Head of the Commerce Department. Born in Mandeville, he was DR. JOHN HARRIS educated at the Mico College where he (1930-1943) was champion athlete in 1921 . Before coming to K!ngston technical he was Assistant Master and Headmaster at Government Schools. During his tenure MR. WILLIAM RONALD 4. After Mr. Harris left Mr. Goldsworthy the school's name was changed lo the GOLDSWORTHY was appointed Principal a second time in present one of the Kingston Technical (1943-1947) 1943, seNing until 1947. High School. It therefore joined the ranks MR. LEIGH. A. M. LLOYD of the 'High School' system. (1957- 1961) 9. Mr. Crowther another Englishman 13. Miss Comrie, a past student of was previously a lecturer at the Northern KTHS has the distinction of being the first Polytechnic in London as well as the female principal. She is a graduate of Wimbledon Technical College. He came Shortwood Teachers College and the to Jamaica from Birmingham where he University ofthe West Indies, Mona. She had headed the Electrical Engineering joined the staff of the Kingston Technical Department at Garrett's Green Technical School in 1962. She moved from Head College. The school with its new status of the Department of Languages to Vice continued to grow and to play its part in Principal in 1979. After acting as the High School system winning the Principal for a year, she was appointed to walker cup In football In 1963. the post In 1984. During her tenure there was great improvement in the learning environment. The Biology and Physics labs. were refurbished through the MR. DOUGLAS A. MISS DAPHNE COMRIE CROWTHER (1961-1964) instrumentality of the Rotary Club of (1983-1997) Kingston. Under the USAID/GOJ Basic Skills Development project. a computer 10. Mr. Alkins 'Kapo' has been one of lab. was Installed, the library expanded and the resources for teaching auto the personalities of the school. A great mechanics and engineering workshop raconteur and support to all the principals he worked with, it is appropriate that he technology vastly improved. be recognised as one who gave Miss Comrie also served as Chairman of the Apprenticeship Board. unstinting service to the development of the school. He acted after Mr. Crowther left and before Mr. Roper took over. 14. Mr. Turner, held the substantive post of Vice Principal with special responsibility for Technical and Vocational Courses. He acted as principal for three years before retiring. A graduate of the Kingston Technical MR. HUGH H. ATKINS School, he joined the teaching staff in (1964-1965 ACTING) 1967 after service with the National water Commission. He also attended CAST where he gained the Diploma In 11. Mr. Roper was born in Panama of Mechanical Engineering (Dip. Mech. E.) and the Higher National Certificate · Jamaican parents. Educated at Mica (HNC). He was awarded the Di..,loma in Training College London University Education from UWI Mona, in (B. Sc) and Cornell University (M.Sc). He collaboration with Huddersfield served as tutor at the Mica and at the MR. SYDNEY TURNER Polytechnic. Mr. Turner was for some Jamaica School of Agriculture as Senior years an Assistant Examiner for Master and Registrar. He was also the (1997-2000 - ACTING) Technical Drawing in the Caribbean founding Principal of St Elizabeth Examinations Councjl School leaving Technical High School from 19i;1-64. He examinations. was a member of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force, Chairman of the Apprenticeship Board and a member of the Island Advisory Council of the 4-H MR. EDMUND G. ROPER Clubs. On his retirement he became the (1965-19781 Registrar of the OverseasjXaminations Council. 12. Mr. Wray was the first past student to become Principal. He was also the first student to be awarded a scholarship to the Government Technical and Continuation School as it was called then and he pursued a course in Building and Engineering Technology with first class results. He Joined the teaching staff at the age of 17 and rose to be the Head of the technical department. He later gained the bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Indiana State MISS GEORGETTE PALMER (2000- PRE~ENT) University. Before assuming the position xxxxxxxxxxxx of principal of Kingston Technical High (2000 - 2012) Miss Palmer who was one of two Vice Principals, acted as Principal School, he served as Principal of St. 15. Elizabeth Technical High School and from 2000 until her appointment in 2002. Another graduate of Kingston MR. JASPER WRAY later as head of the Technical Education Technical and Shortwood Teachers College. she joined the teaching staff (1978-1983) . Department at CAST. in 1979. She undertook further studies at Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA where she earned the B.Sc. degree in Vocational Home Economics Education. KINGSTON TECHNICAL..,.... &CMOOL tlffi48l 5TORY 19 Mr. Ernest Donaldson (2013 – 2019) Mr. Donaldson joined the school as Principal after the retirement of Ms. Palmer and after the brief tenure as Acting Principal by Vice Principal Mr. Victor Jackson. Prior to joining the school, Mr. Donaldson was a member of staff at José Martí Technical High School also serving as Vice Principal. He is a graduate of CAST, Vocational Training Development Institute, and Mico University College where he earned a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching. In addition to his stellar experience as a professional educator, he has also served as an External Moderator for the Caribbean Examining Council (CXC) Mr. Ernest Donaldson (2013 – 2019) - - Mr. Maulton Campbell was appointed to the position of Principal in 2019 following the retirement of Mr. Ernest Donaldson. Prior to joining the school, he taught at Dinthill Technical High School, Charlemont High and briefly at St. Jago High School. Mr. Campbell holds an Executive Master’s in Education Management, and a Bachelor of Education in School Management and Leadership from Mico University and Mona School of Business (UWI). He also holds an Associate Degree in Management of Information Systems from Excelsior Community College and is certified in Principalship through the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL). In addition to his academic qualifications he has participated and served several community and local organizations such as: Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, St. Catherine Parish Council, Jamaica Scout Association, Jamaica Red Cross, and in 1996 received the Keys to the City of Lincoln, Nebraska (USA) for Humanitarian service and work in the field of AIDS discrimination. Mr. Maulton Campbell (2019 – PRESENT) 19 B KTHS ALUMNI SUPPORT The school has developed an extensive support base through its alumni associations. There is an International Executive Board with representatives from the chapters in Atlanta, Florida, Jamaica, New York and Toronto. Members of the current International Executive Board are: Chairman, Bertram Hill, New York Chapter president; Vice Chairman, Barbara Rose, Atlanta Chapter President; Secretary, Vilma Pindling, New York Chapter; Treasurer, Vinroy Whyte, Jamaica Chapter; Public Relations, Tony Austin, New York Chapter; Representatives: Milford Taylor Jamaica Chapter President; Noel Harriott, Toronto Chapter President. Dawn Bennett-Linton, Florida Chapter; Owen Shakespeare, New York Chapter President. The International Executive Board, through collaborative efforts with member chapters and alumni, is committed to utilizing all the available talents and resources to make Kingston Technical High School the "school of choice" for students seeking a higher level ofeducation. Its goals are to: - Assist member chapters in achieving their goals and objectives - Provide the tools to empower the students to compete in the information and technological age - Assist in the establislunent ofa mentoring program between students and alumni and to provide career Guidance - Aid in the development ofreputable educational programs - Assist in the provision ofscholarships for students NEW YORK ALUMNI IONE SENIOR (CENTRE) GIRVAN CALDER (RIGHT) PAYING COURTESY CALL ON MAYOR MARIE ATKINS 20 U ~ THE GRADUATES KTHS has had an illustrious list of graduates who have served with great distinction not only in Jamaica but also in other parts ofthe world. They have made excellent contributions in many fields ofhuman endeavour. Some ofthese areas have been: - Building - Law - Engineering - Politics - Business - Public Relations - The Civil Service - Religion - Education - Sports & Entertainment The list below is merely a sample of some of the distinguished graduates of the school. Many of those listed are presented in greater detail in the text that follows. It has not been possible to present all those in the list in detail and there are ofcourse many others who have not been listed at all. The list gives examples ofthe excellence ofthose who bring pride to the memory ofthe school. ADAMS Alfrlco • Civil Engineering Consultant COVERLEY Eric· Drama ALLEN Everett • Religion Baptist Minister DAY Orvllle - Security Forces AWSON Gladstone (Bill) -Govt. Officer, Toronto D'CAMBRE Roylton • Business ANDERSON Farel • Dental Surgeon DOUET Louis - Engineering ANDERSON Patrick • JAAA President DOUGLAS Easton • Q Surveyor, Plan. & Politics AUSTIN Tony • Engineering DOWNER Henderson - Law BECKFORD Bany • Engineering ELLIS wayne • Project Manager BENNETT-LINTON Dawn ·Home economics EVELYN Mavis (nee Wiison) ·Accounts BINNS Keith • Insurance FLETCHER Dennis - Engineering BLAIR Ian - Management FORBES Clifton • Sports Olympian BRADSHAW "Sunny" • Music, Jazz Band Leader FRANCIS June· Medicine BROWN Eric - Building/Engineering FRANKLYN Robert· Business BROWN Erica • Drama GREEN Rudolph -Army, Major General JDF BROWN Headley Dr. • Banking GREGORY Robert· Ed. & Training HEART NTA BROWN Headley· Engineering CAST HAMILTON Victor - Accounts BROWN Keith • Public Relations HARRIOTT Noel - Business CHAMBERS Patrick • Engineering HARVEY Errol • Photography CHEN Carl C. ·Architecture HENRY Lascelles - Engineering CUFF Jimmy - Actor and Singer HILL Bertram - Business COLE Curtis • Sidi Engineering HOGARTH Garfield - Bank Manager COMRIE Daphne • Education Principal KTHS HOLNESS Janice ... Law COMRIE Locksley • Sidi Engineering LINCOLN Junior - Business HUNTER Victor· Civil Service JACKSON Fltzarthur. MP, Junior Minisler SEATON York P. - Contractor, Bldg./Elec. KERPENS-LEE Maurice ·Army SENIOR lone • Business LEWIN Karl - Accounts SEYMOUR Morin • Management LONGMAN Courtney • Business SHAKESPEARE Owen - Engineering MARCH M.D.F ·Civil seMce SHAW Trevor - Surveying McKAIN Calvin • Engineering, CAST SINCLAIR Hector - Engineering MILLER Rupert • Education VTDI SPENCE Mel • Olympian MITCHELL Bert· C.PA Accounting STANLEY Loma - Business MORRIS ·CHONG Una · Olympian, Medicine STENNETT Henry • Broadcasting MUTABARUKA (Allan Hope) • Poet TAIT Mirven - Civil Service HEINS Ricardo - Engineering TAYLOR Milford • Science NEWMAN Cecil - Buildin91Architectural Drafting TELFER Alton • Business PANTON Keith • Business. Religion TIPLING Cannen - Public Relations PINDLING Vilma - Business WALKER Rosemarie - Accounting PRESTON Aston Z. · Finance & Ed. VC, UWI WALLACE Clarance - Engineering RAINFORD Roderick - Rhodes Scholar. Finance WALLACE Hyacinth ·Olympian REYNOLDS Lanny • Business WEISE Milton - Engineering RHODEN George - Sports, Olympian WHITE Roy - \Nood \Norking RICKERBY Carmelita - Civil Sel"Jice WHflTLE Sybil ~ Religion ROBERTS Danny · Trade Unionism WHYTE Vinroy - ~unting RODNEY Compton - Business WILLIAMS Ranny ·Actor ROSE Barbara - Business WILLIAMS.SINGH Beryl - ctvil Servant RUSSELL Kathleen -Olympian WRAY Jasper - Education SADDLER Nevill! - Engineering WRIGHT Ashton - Law, Contactor Gen./ Diplomat SCOTT Giibert - Civ. Ser. Perm. Secy. (11111oo1ru1111.) WRIGHT Clive - Olympian SEALY Theodore E. -Journalism WRIGHT Lyndel - Sports, Cricket .,....,_..._._ ...... - ...... -- DETAILS ON SOME SELECTED PAST STUDENTS ANDERSON Patrick Hugh .. Pat" attended KTHS from 1951-54 with further ADAMS AJfrico Delroy Alfrico Adams studies in Personnel Management and fonner headboy and Sgt. Major in the Industrial Safety. His major employment Cadet Corps has happy memories of a has been with Alcan serving as Process school that provided the ahnosphere that a Supervisor, Training Officer, Safety Officer shy young man needed to grow and and finally as Community Relations Officer develop. Further education at (sports and youth development) Fondly BECKFORD Earl Barrington .. Barry" Hammersmith Polytechnic in the UK known as" Mr. Alcan", "Pops", "Dus". and rcpresenled KTHS in football, cricket and fonned the basis for his later extensive "Uncle Bunny" Pat Anderson is athletics. He went to the UK where professional engineering career, first in undoubtedly one of the most well known following World War I he continued his association with various individuals and and loved sporting figures in Jamaica. He education at Scotland's Royal Technical companies and subsequently on his own ns has touched the lives of hundreds of College and the South West London Smada Consultants Ltd. Widely youngslers and has been the enabler for Technical College. This was followed by acknowledged as the elite professional, he many successful athletes. Among these are the professional examinations for his has been chairman of the Jamaica Linton McKenzie 'the road race king', Deon structural engineering qualifications. Association of Engineers and been Hemmings (Olympic gold medallist), Experience with the UK finn of Babcock awarded the JIE award ofexcellence .. His Lorraine Graham, Mardrea Hyman, Inez and Wilcox and the Staffordshire County numerous consulting jobs include the Turner, Beverley Langley, Ellen Grant, Council fitted him for his return to Jamaica recent Port Bustamante expansion. He is an Lapyhane Carnegie and Beverley Grant. where he served as Chief Planning active member of the United Church and is There arc others too including Ricardo Engineer with the Ministry of Construction married with three sons. Powell in cricket. (Public Works Dept,) followed by the Pat has held many positions in sporting position of Chief Civil Engineer with the organisations including: The Jamaica Jamaica Public Service Company. He then Football Federation - Fonner President and established his own civil engineering Life Member; Jamaica Cricket Board of business, first as Beckford and Jones and Conirol • Member; The Jamaica Amateur now as Beckford and Dixon. A past Athletic Association President, with the President of the Jamaica Institution of achievements of Jamaica at the Athens Engineers and the Lions Club of Kingston, Olympics in 2004 under his belt; The Board he has been involved with the Jamaica of the G C. Foster College of Sports and Badminton Association, The Amateur E~ucation; The Alcan Sports Association, Swimming Association and the Jamaica l'c>nner President; Bauxite Sports Council, Kennel Club. First President. He is also the recipient of numerous awards including lhe Carreras ANDERSON Farcl H. Farel Anderson Sports Foundation Award for sports from Springfield, St James, graduated from development as well as the O.D from the KTHS in 195 I . He worked as a technician Government ofJamaica. in the Department ofSurgery and Medicine at the University of the West Indies. He left in 1955 to study agriculture at the Ontario Agricultural College (now University of Guelph), obtaining a BSA. Degree in 1961. BINNS Keith Constantine. Keith is a legend i11 the life He studied dentistry at the University of insurance industry where he has been a leader with Island Toronto graduating in 1966. with the degree Life. He was the number one agent for 14 of the past IS of Doctor of Dental Surgery. In March of years at the Knutsford Branch, is a life Member of the 2004, Dr.Anderson was appointed a Fellow prestigious Million Dollar Round Table as well as of the Academy of Dentistry International qualifying for the Top of the Table award (a unique (F.A.D.I.) in recognition ofhis international distinction). He has be~n an inspiration to many. He service. He has been a volunteer at the serves racing on the Jockey Club as a steward, is a F.l.S.H. dental clinic at Papine for the past member of the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation 12 years. Dr. Anderson was also recognized and is active on several other Boards. A skilful raconteur, for his services in the community· his services as Master of Ceremonies are always in Collingwood Ontario-in which he lives " demand. As MC at KTHS functions he is the "life of the with wife Eleanor, having been one of the party" with his capacity to engage his audience with proud recipients of the Queen's Golden stories about the school. His reputation as a fund raiser for Jubilee Medal in 2003. the school and other organisations is impressive. BLAIR Jan. Ian Blair's grounding at KTHS gave the initial thrust to his first job at the Government Printing Office as an BROWN Headley Adolphus accounting clerk. He moved on to become (Posthumous) A native of St Thomas, a trained aircraft service engineer licensed Headley Brown had a distinguished career to service British Airways, BWIA and Air BROWN Keith. Keith has made his name in the Jamaica government service. After Jamaica equipment. From 1983 - 1994 he in the field of public relations being the leaving KTHS he entered UWI where he was Vice President responsible for principal officer of the public relations firm earned the Bachelors, Masters and Maintenance and Technical Services at Air of Brown Ray and Associates. He is the Doctorate degrees in economics. He held Jamaica. For the next four years he founding President of the Public Relations various positions in the Jamaica operated as a management and aviation Society of Jamaica and has held government service including Trade consultant, providing specialised technical membership in the Public Relations Administrator ( 1977-1981) and Director services and business plans for clients. Society of America and the International General of the National Planning Agency Since 1998 he has been the Senior Vice Public Relations Association. ( 1981-1985). He was appointed Governor President responsible for operations at the Among other things he is a past president of of the Bank of Jamaica serving in that Port Authority ofJamaica. Ian Blair holds a the Jamaica and West Indies Jaycees, the position from 1985 to I 989. During his term BSc in Management Studies, an M.Sc. in Jomaica Boxing Board of Control, a Vice as Governor, Dr. Brown laid special Accounting and a Ph.D in Strategic President of the Jamaica Cricket Boord of emphasis on building professional capacity Management from Kennedy-Western Control, and President of the Jamaica Early in the area of economic research and University in Wyoming. A keen long Childhood Association. He is the recipient planning and on the coordination of distance runner and a record collector, he is of several awards for community service economic planning in the public sector. He a recipient of the KTHS alumni award for including the OrderofDistinction (O.D.) in was the recipient of the Order of Jamaica excellence. 1980 (O.J.)Award. BRADSHAW Cecil Valentine (Sonny) CHEN Carl C. Carl in his time Central Branch School led to KTHS at KTHS made his name in where his enterprising spirit was given football in the famous 1955 encouragement, fa( after leaving school Facey Cup championship team. he taught himself to play several musical After leaving school Carl went to instruments including the clarinet, horn, the UK as a Jamaican base argon and piano. Playing with Government Scholar to study various bands, he honed his skills and architecture at Bristol University eventually launched out with his own and Town Planning at the Leeds band the Sonny Bradshaw seven in 1950 College of Art. He gained and the quartet in 1959. Sonny has been a valuable practical experience leader in the music industry in Jamoica working with the firm ofStanley for over fifty years working with the Wright and Partners in Leeds on Jamaica Federation of Musicians and a variety of architectural and other interested parties. He is a director of urban planning projects. On the Jamaica School of Music and has returning home he worked as been active in promoting a series of acting Government Town Planner for several years. During that popular music concerts all over the period he served on a variety of Government appointed boards island. He has participated in Festival and and committees including the DaCosta Commission of Enquiry Independence programmes, the L. T.M. into the award of contracts and work permits. He helped to Pantomimes and has accompanied a host establish planning standards for developments in the New of star perfonners such as Sarah Vaughn, The Mighty Sparrow, Johnny Ray Kingston area. In 1971 Carl established his own architectural and Brook Benton. The annual Jamaica Ocho Rios Jazz Festival was the planning and construction management-consulting business: realization of the dreams of Sonny and Myrna (Nee Hague). It enriched Carl C. Chen and Associates. He has been involved in numerous Jamaica's musical landscape by bringing the best jazz musicians from around projects including the May Pen Bypass and helps in the training the world in a nine-day festival. Sonny Bradshaw is composer, recording of young architects as a part time lecturer at the Caribbean artist and versatile musician who has played all over the world. He must be School ofArchitecture at UTech. He is an active member of the hailed as a Jamaican musical icon. He has been awarded the Centenary Jamaican Institute ofArchitects and a member of the Town and Medal, the Silver Musgrave Medal and the Order of Distinction (C.D). Country Planning Authority. l 26 KJNOS1'0N TI!.CHHICAI. HIGH SCHOOL (KTHS) STORY DOWNER Henderson. Mr. Downer is 11 GREGORY Robert. Mr. Gregory is one of graduate of the University College of the the distinguished graduates ( 1968). Moving West Indies, New College, Oxford and was GREEN Rudolph George, Edwnrd. to the USA he graduated from Boruch called to the Bar 111 Lincoln's Inn in 1969. Attending KTHS from 1942-1946 Rudolph College (NY) and earned a Masters degree He served as lecturer at North Western Green had a brief period of public from the New York School for Social Polytechnic (now the Univel'liity of North employment, before embarking on his Research and a Postgraduate Certificate London). He subsequently returned home 11rmy c11rcer. This is where he m11de his from the RVB Institute in the Netherlands. and served in the Office of the Director of mark moving through the ranks of His business career involved seven years in Public Prosecutions rising to the rank of Lieutenont, Captain, Major, Lieutenant the USA with the Avis Corporation in Deputy Director. He was appointed a Colonel, Colonel Brigadier 11nd finally to management training and organisational Supreme Court Judge in 1986 and then a Major General 11nd Chief of Staff of the development. Returning home in 1979 he Judge of the Court of Appeal from 1988 Jamaica Defense Force. During his army held the post of Programmes Director of the 2004. He reflects on two items about the career he has had many important Institute of Man11gemcnt and Production school that impressed him. The first, the attachments. Among these arc ADC to (IMP) and in 1985 was appointed MD of challenge to do well and to make Jamaica Governor Sir Kenneth Blackburnc ( 1959); Hofob Manufacturing Company, (the then an excellent place. The second, the ADC to Lord Hailes the Governor General !CD's Garment Export Manufacturing recognition that KTHS WDS a pioneer in of the West Indies (1959-1961); Equerry to Subsidiary), building it from two employees many national educational initi111ives. HRH Princess Margaret during to over 600. Appointed as Executive Independence Celebrations ( 1962) and Director of the HEART Trust, N11tional ADC to Governor General Sir Clifford Training Agency of Jamaica (HEART Campbell ( 1962-63 ). He has also attended Trust/NTA),onJanuary I, 1991 he has taken D number of overseas army training the organisation on a path of significant institutions including the Anny Staff growth and development with the College in Camberley and served for 11 undergirding philosophy of preparing a period with the West Indies Regiment. He world class Jamaican workforce. is ¥glican and Former Rector's W11rden of He is a founding member of the Jamaic11 the Kingston Parish Church, a Past Grand Association for Training and Development Master of English Freemasonry and active (JATAD), Chairman of the Students' Lo11n with the St John Ambulance Association, Bureau, a member of the Rotary Club ofSt. the Jamaica Red Cross and the Boy Scouts. Andrew and Chainnan of the KTHS Board He is the recipient of the Order of of Management. Distinction (both O.D. and C.D.) HAMILTON Victor G. Victor is a very active member of the local chapter of the KTHS alumni, currently being the Vice President of the chapter and sometime acting Chairman. FLETCHER Dennis Alexander. A Graduating from the school in 1951 he pursued graduate of KTHS, CAST and Penn Stole 11 career in accounting rising to the position of University, Dennis has had several Audit Senior with Coopers and Lybrand and as engineering and management positions in ChiefAccountant with a numberofother firms. his career. His latest was General Monagcr Later he established his own accounting firm of Caribbean Casting and Engineering known as Hamilton, Hall & Co. He has been a ( 1975-200 I). He describes himself as a part-time lecturer Dt UWI in the accounting business executive, is involved in several programme. For his support and contribution Christian organisations, service clubs, the to the school the KTHS alumni presented Teachers Service Commission and the Victor H11milton with the award ofexcellence. National Council on Technical and Vocational Education. KINOSTOtf TECHNICAL HIOH SCHOOi. Cl LEWIN Karl Karl after leaving KTHS left Jamaica for the USA where he pursued further education, first at Southeastern University, B.S. Degree, followed by an HOLNESS Janice. After !coving school MBA at Fordham University. Associated Janice worked with the Ministries of Health extensive US working experience with ond Housing before going to the United firms such as James H. Lowry, Revlon and States to further her education. A graduate Exxon prepared him for return to Jamaica of St John's University (Summa Cum where he has had a progressive career in Laude) and the University's School of Law management. Senior management she became a member of the American Bar positions with the HEART Trust, Crawford HARVEY Envl E. G Enol is one of Jllnlaica's Association and other lawyers' fon:most photographers, trained al the Gcnnain Fletcher Insurance Brokers, Karl Lewin and School of Photography in New York, followed Associations. She worked in the US with a Associates as President and the Policy by early cxpcricncc with Evons Colour Lab. number of prestigious legal firms including Review Unit Office of the Prime Minister, Returning home Errol worked with the Jllnlaica the Securities and Exchange Commission, have lod to his current position as Managing Information Service as Chief Pholographcr from (SEC) New York. Director of Sarita Trusts Management Co. 196S· 1996.He has traveled extensively with While in the US she was a volunteer for the He has been a past chainnan ofthe Constant Prime Ministers Manley, Sc:iga and Patterson to Democratic Party and was also involved in exotic places like: The Kn:mlin Palace, The Spring Golf Club, a past president of the many aspects of community service, Lions Club of Kingston and is a member of White House, The United Nations and Havana. including the mentoring of children and He has been official photographer for numerous the board ofRJR and TVJ. His community visits by heads of State including four by Her counseling clients through the legal aid service has been recognised with Lion of Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He is the recipient system. She recently returned to Jamaica the year and President of the Year Lion of the Jamaica Centenary Medal and the Onlcr where she is now the Chief Investigator for awards. He is also a recipient of the KTHS ofDistinction(O.D.). the Financial Services Commission. award for excellence and service. MITCHELL Bert Accountant Bert has received the Harvard Distinguished Award for outstanding service in the field ofBusiness and Education. He is the first black person to have served as the President of the New York State Society ofCertified Public Accountants (CPA). The recipient of numerous awards including the Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence, the Continental Liberty Award and the Martin Luther King Keeper of the Dream Award, he also received an honorary doctorate from Baruch College and subsequently from several other universities. His accounting finn of Mitchell and Titus is one of the largest accounting firms in the United States and he LINCOLN Junior attended KTHS as an has served in numerous community and public evening student, but notwithstanding thnt service organisations fact has maintained a great interest in the school and in its development. Over the years Junior has developed his entrepreneurial skills and has established MUTABARUKA Formally known as Alan Hope, Muta extensive interests in the International studied electronics at KTHS which provided the opening Music Publishing Industry, the Motor for n job with the Jamnica Telephone Co. (JTC). In those Racing Industry, the Horse Racing fonnative years he began to study Rastafarianism and Industry, the Special Events Promotions found it more meaningful than the Roman Catholicism of Industry, and the Real Estote Development his upbringing or the political radicalism into which he had Industry. In this last field he has pioneered a drifted. Further examination led him to the view that number of housing development schemes Rasta~arianism was more radical than he had initially in partnership with the Government under pc"'.c1ved but also more relevant to his own thinking. the Can Cara Housing System. The While at the Telephone Company he stopped combing his company has recently been involved in the hair, started growing locks, altered his diet and declared establishment of a major sewage-recycling himself Rastafarian. As part of his universal quest he left project in St. Catherine in collaboration Kingston and the JTC and moved to St James where he with the National Water Commission. began to develop his poetic and literary skills. MlTfA as he Junior is the Chainnan of the Boys Town is known, has traveled widely in the USA and Africa and Old Boys Association, a member of the has developed an extensive list of poems and social Boys Town Board of Management and the commentaries often titled 'MlTfA Sch' or as 'Extended fund raising committee. Princess Ann Reasonings'. They arc listed on his web site specially commended him for his initiative www.mutabaruka.com. MUTA eschews the tenn "dub in organising a fund raising event at the poet' which he argues is too restrictive, and believes that he Royal Albert Hull for the Ethiopian has an important role to play through his relevant poetry children's reliefprogramme . and controversial social commentary. PANTON Keith St. Elmo. Dr. Panton recalls his years at KTHS 1948-1953 with appreciation and in particular the training in business skills, which fitted him for his first job as the accountant at the St. Elizabeth Parish Council a job traditionally, reserved for women. Study abroad f~llowed with a B.A: at Wilmington College M.A. and PhD degrees from Washington State University, specializing in Labour Economics and Personnel Management. In addition there were several special training certificates. A number ofjobs in the USA fitted him for employment with Alean Jamaica Limited. He rose through the ranks as Manager Industrial Relations, Vice President Personnel, Executive Vice-President and General Manager, President and Chief MARCH, Middleton Desmond Fleming Executive Officer, Kirkvine and finally as Executive Mr. March has had a distinguished career Chainnan, Alean Jamaica Company, being the first Jamaican in the civil service moving from the to be the CEO of Alcan Jamaica Ltd. On retiring from position of temporary clerk to the rank of Pennanent Secretary first in the Ministry Akan, Dr. Panton served as Senior Research Fellow - Mona Institute of Business, U.W.1. of National Security and subsequently in Dr. Panton then entered the full-time Christian Ministry as an ordained Priest of the Anglican the Ministries of Justice, and Labour Church. retiring in 1990. The_recipient of numerous awnrds during his American study, he is also a Fellow ofthe Jamaica Institute of Management, was Manager of the Year for 1986, awarded on Honorary Doctorate He serves as a member of the Police Public ~ Complaints authority. He has been from the UWI and the Commander of the Order of Distinction from the Government ofJamaica. honoured by the Kingston Chapter of the A me!11ber o~numerous board~ nnd organisations he was Chairman of the University Council of Alumni Association for his achievements Jamaica Cha1nnan of the National Commercial Bank Group Ltd and a Vice President of the and active support ofKTHS . PSOJ. lc-NOS"TON TECHHICA4. HIO>< 11CHOOL (KfHS) sT0RY 29 KTHS OLYMPIANS KTHS has a proud record of its alumni representing Jamaica in various Olympic games. This special section of the alumni is dedicated to the school's Olympians. EVELYN Mavis, London in1948 Mavis has the distinction of being a member of the first Jamaican team to the Olympics in London in 1948. She studied business ot KTHS and worked inn number ofprivate companies before moving to CAST in 1962 as the Chief Accountant. She retired in l 988 after serving for 26 years. Mavis' events were the 100 and 200 yards and the hurdles. Trained by Ted Lamont she wos a champion in Jamaica. At the CAC Games in Baranquilla Colombia in 1946, she broke the 80 metres hurdles record in the semi-finals, but had to sctlle for the silver medal in the final as she hod a bad start. Mavis reflects that in those days you dug n hole in the ground for stoning and she contrasts athletics ofthose days wit_h today's high award system. She has a shelf oftrophies won in business house and other competitions in Jamaica. Bemg chosen on the team offive girls -Vinton Beckett, Mavis Evelyn, Cannen Phipps. Kathleen Russell, and Cynthia Thompson - for the 1948 Olympics in London was a special honour and she was proud to represent Jamaica. The journey by banana boat to England was quite traumatic and most of the girls were sick. Vinton Beckett was the only one reaching a final (high jump) and the girls were disappointed at being withdrawn from the 4xl00 relay, in which they had 3 good chance ofmedaling. Mavis underwent surgery for a ruptured appendix shonly after returning from the Olympics and decided to retire. FORBES Clifton L. Mexico, 1968 Clifton a 1964 graduate had an outstanding career at KTHS. While at KTHS, Clifton took part in the boys athletic championships, played on the Sunlight cup cricket team for three years and Evelyn Cup for the KTHS past students' team. He taught for n year before moving on to the University of Nebraska where he obtained qualifications in engineering and business administration and later a qualification from the University MORRIS-CHONG Una of California at Berkley. Professional experience followed, first in the USA Tokyo in 1964 and later at the Jamaica Telephone Company, (later Cable and Wireless) where he held several senior positions. Una started running in primary school and then at KTHS It is in athletics that Clifton has been outstanding, representing Jamaica at the she held and broke records in the I 00,200, and 400 yards. highest level between 1965 and 1970. He was Jamaica's team captain at the Then in the Girls Championships in 1964 and 1965 she Mexico Olympics (1968),CAC Games in Panama (1970) and the British broke records in the 100, 200 yards and with the team the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh ( 1970). He also represented Jamaica at 4x 100 yards relay . the CAC games in Puerto Rico 1966, and the British Commonwealth Games While at the University of California Medical School in in Jamaica (1966). In 1967 at the Pan Am Games in Winnipeg he set a San Francisco she represented Jamaica in the Tokyo Canadian Open record in the440 yds. Olympics in 1964 and became the youngest athlete at age At the Mexico Olympics in 1968 he broke the 400m. Jamaican record and was 15 and the first Jamaican female athlete to place fourth in a part of the relay team - Errol Stewart, Mike Fray, Clifton Forbes and Lennox the 200m. She also starred in the U.S. indoors winning the Miller - that equalled the 4xl00m world record in the heats and broke the gold medal in the 200m. In the Caribbean Games in record in the semi final (38.39). This record although not fonnally accepted by Puerto Rico in 1966 she won gold medals in the 200 m the IAAF represents an all-time best performance/record for under- 23s in the and the 4x IOOm relay. She is world record holder in the 4xl00m. relays. The team finished fourth in the finals (owing to a bad baton 300m indoor and a bronze medallist in the 200 and 400 m. change). Clifton has the distinction of being a member of one of Jamaica's in the 1967 Pan Am Games. Una was named Jamaica's teams - the only country outside of the USA- that at one time or another held Sportswoman ofthe Year in 1963 and 1964. the world record in both the 4x I OOm and 4x400m relays. After graduating from medical school she did her He has served as Manager/Coach to the Jamaican team to the African Games, internship at Kaiser Pennanent Hospital and then did Ghana; Manager of various teams (World Junior Championships, CAC residency at Martin Luther Hospital in Los Angeles. championships, in Puerto Rico and El Salvador, Pan American Games, Specializing in radiology she was appointed professor at Canada and Santo Domingo) He has served as a certified track and field tl]e University ofSouthern California Medical Centre and official and fitness instructor for the Jamaica Netball Association for 12 years. later chief editor for the Los Angeles Radiological He received the Samuel C. Waugh trophy as the outstanding athlete in 1969 at Society. the University of Nebraska and in 1974 he was made honorary Admiral in the Una is married to Charles Chong a computer analyst and Nebraska Navy (the State's highest civilian award) and has also been is the mother of two boys and a girl. She lives in honoured by the KTHS alumni in 2001 and 2004. The Carreras Sports California but keeps in touch with the school through the Foundation made a special award in 2003 to the relay team at the Mexican award of the Una Morris Scholarship to an outstanding Olympics for the clear injustice of their earlier omission from the awards student athlete. programme. 30 KINa:nt>H TECHH!CAI.. HIGH SCHOOL CKTMSl STORY RHODEN VINCENT George Olympic: Helsinki, Finland in 1952. George Rhoden's name is indelibly etched in the records of the Helsinki Olympic games in Finland in 1952. It was there that he became the first and only athlete from the Caribbean to win two gold medals and to set two world records at the same time. The first was in the 400 m. in which he set a new world record at the time of 45.8 sec. Two days later with teammates Arthur Wint, Leslie Laing and Herb McKenlcy, he anchored the 4 x 400m relay team to the gold medal and a new world record of 3:03.9 This was the famous relay in which Herb McKenley ran a fabulous relay third leg to cover a I 5m deficit to Charlie Moore. The story ofthat relay is told: The cheers grow louder and they give Herb a strength he never knew he had. Little by lillle with every smooth relaxed stride as around the curve and down the baclcstretch he gaiM: little by little with every relax~d stride as Moore, headrolling and body straining, withers under the assault. At 399 metres Herb nails him. A smooth change gives Rhoden a one-stride lead over Whitfield. Moore's leg is timed at 46.3. Herb's al an unheard of44.6! Now He/sin/ci is in pandemonium. Surely the race must be Jamaica's now. Rhoden is the world 400 record holder and Olympic champion; Whitfield finished last in the 400. But 'Marvelous Mal' is a thoroughbred Despite the 800 and 400 races, which should have exhausted his resources, Whitfield runs one ofhis finest 400s. He matches Rhoden stride for stride all the way around the track. But although the Jamaican does not gain an inch ofground he doesn't concede any either and summoning all his mental and physical strength, Rhoden drives himselfinto the tape the same scant stride ahead ofhis relentless pursuer. (7) McKENLEY/RHODEN CHANGE OVER Off the track George Rhoden pursued his academic career graduating first from Morgan State College with a bachelor's degree which was followed by a certificate as a registered physical therapist from the New York University's Graduate School of Medicine. He subsequently earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the California College ofPodiatric Medicine in San Francisco where one of his awards at graduation was the Meade Johnson Fellowship which allowed him to study foot surgery at California Medical Hospital in San Fnmcisco. Among the many offices he has held have been Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine at California College of Pediatric Medicine and chainnan ofthe podiatry department at San Fnmcisco County General Hospital. In addition he serves as a membcrofthtUS Olympic Drug Testing Programme and lectures on sports and podiatric medicine. In 1994 he was inducted into the United States World Sports Medicine Hall ofFarne and has been awarded the Jamaican Order ofDistinction Commander Class. (L·R) 'MAL' WHITFIELD, AUTHER WINT & HERB McKENLEY RUSSELL WILLIAMS Kathleen Helsinki in 1952 Kathleen's athletic talents were recognised early on and she won a scholarship to attend KTHS. Her talents were further recognised when she was granted a scholarship to Philander Smith College in the United States. A versatile athlete, Kathleen excelled both in running and in the jumps. She won medals in the sprints as well as in thehurdh:s,highjumpand longjwnp. 4 She won bronze medals twice in the 80 m. hurdles at the CAC games in Baranquilla, Colombia in 1946 and in Guatemala City in 1950 as well as a gold medal for the 4x I 00 m. relay in Guatemala City. Later at the CAC games in Mexico City in 1954 she won two gold medals ili the high jump and 4x 100 m. relay, and a silver medal for 80 m. hurdles. The other members of the relay team that won gold on the two occasions mentioned above were Cynthia Thompson, Carlene Searchwell and Hyacinth Walters. Kathleen also won medals competing in inter-collegiate sports in the USA, including gold in the longjump and 80 m. hurdles, silver in the high jump and bronze in the 200 m. Selected to represent the country in the 1952 Olympic games in Helsinki the sprint relay team only made it to the semi finals. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics in 1956, Kathleen returned home and worked as a dietician at the University Hospital at Mona until her untimely death in a car accident. KINQSTON TECHNICAi. HIGH KHOCI. (KntS) litDRY 31 SPENCE Mel Olympic: Melbourne in 1956, Rome in 1960 and Tokyo in 1964. Mel Spence has the distinction ofhaving represented Jamaica in three Olympic games Melbourne 1956, Rome in 1960 and Tokyo in 1964. He and his twin brother Mal have been confused from early days when the two competed in athletic events; which brother was running and which brother won the race! Mel attended KTHS from 1951 to 1954. Over his long and distinguished athletics career it is said that he was one of the most versatile track athletes competing at distances from 100 metres to one mile. He also served as co-captain of Jamaican athletic teams and has competed in the Pan American Games in Mexico City (1955) and the Goodwill Games in Panama City. On a track scholarship to Arizona State University he served as co-captain of the Varsity Track Team and won medals at both inter-collegiate and international games . .~ ··" t .. WALTERS Hyacinth Olympics in 1952 Early recognition of her athletic ability at Half-Way-Tree primary WRIGHT Clive School led to a scholarship at KTHS. Her early prowess earned her the title "Fleet Foot". Olympics: Seoul, South Korea in 1988. Hyacinth won many medals in her athletic career including: two bronzemedals(50and l00m.)andasilver(4xl00m. relay attheCAC Clive displayed his athletic talents early at school and on the games in Baranquilla Colombia in 1946; three gold medals (50 and basis of his perfonnance in the sprints at Boys Champs was I00 meters and 4x I 00 m. relays in the CAC games in Guatemala City; selected to represent the school at the Penn Relays. and two silver and a gold in the CAC gwnes in Mexico City in 1954. Later selected to represent Jchnaica he competed in the IAAF Selected to represent Jamaica at the 1952 Olympics in the 4xt00 m. World Athletic Indoor Championships in 1987 in the 200m and relays, the team reached the semi finals. Hyacinth was awarded a in the IAAF World Outdoor Championships in 1987 gaining a scholarship to Philander Smith College in Little Rock Arkansas and bronze medal in the 4x I OOm relay. Next selected for the graduated in 1956 with a B.Sc. Degree in Home Economics. Moving to New York she did her dietary internship at New York Olympics he competed in the 1988 games in Seoul, South Hospital/Cornell while attending Teachers College/Colombia Korea reaching the quarter finals in the 200m and was on the University from which she graduated with a Master's Degree in team that came fourth in the4x100m relay Science and Nutrition. She worked at NY Hospital for 31 years until In the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona Spain he reached the semi her retirement in 1991. finals in the 200m. 32 KINOSTCH TE~ICAL HIGH SCHOOi. (ICTHSI STORY RAINFORD Roderick ,.Chippy., BOJ. For Roderick Rainford KTHS provided an opening for secondary education to many who would not otherwise have had that opportunity. He also points out that students exposed to low valued techniques for manipulating wood, brick and metal laid the foundation for the later emergence of the finest and most highly accomplished engineers. Similarly, those who studied commercial subjects found this a springboard to the highest echt!lons of business and finance. The school nurtured excellence and teachers were held in high esteem. A graduate of UWI he was later a Rhodes Scholar (KTHS first and only Rhodes Scholar) al Oxford from 1965-1966 and a Woodrow Wilson Fellow with a M.A.from the University of Toronto in 1971. After working with the Jamaican Government for a period, he was appointed Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat from 1980- 1992. He served as Governor PRESTON Aston Z. Aston Preston is one of the Bank of Jamaica from 1992-1993 after which he was appointed to the office of the ofthe most distinguished alumni ofKTHS. Executive Director ofthe International Monetary Fund. He is a recipient of the Order ofJamaica He pursued higher education by part-time (OJ). studies and external examinations, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and obtaining an Exlemal Law Degree from REYNOLDS Lancelot Fitzgerald "Lwmy" continued his the University of London. Joining the staff education al Westminster College London University and of the young University College of the qualified as a professional accountant Becoming a partner in West Indies, he advanced rapidly through the accounting finn ofTouchc Ross & Co. he subsequently the ranks from Accountant in 1954 to Pro joined the Jamaica National Building Society (JN). Later as Vice Chancellor (Finance) in 1969 wid General Manager he helped to build JN lo be the foremost Vice Chancellor in 1974. He served the building society in Jamaica. An active member of the University for 35 years and saw student accountancy professional organisations both in Jamaica and numbers grow from 7000 to I 0,000 during the Caribbean, he is also involved in the work ofseveral other his period as Vice Chancellor. He financial institutions. Lanny served his alma mater as Deputy displayed great courage, integrity and Chainnwt of the school board and did voluntary part-time dedication us he guided the University teaching at the school. He is an active Kiwanian and a United through harsh financial times. He Church member. succeeded in negotiating with the Governments of the fourteen contributing territories the mechanisms that would ROBERTS Danny. KTHS wns a last resort for Danny carry the University forward as a regional Roberts but he realised later in life the significant influence of institution. The citation for his honorary the school and reflects that ..none of us was leaving the way Doctorate from the University of Hull we entered". Entering the Commerce stream, Danny was slated: "No one perceived more clearly the unhappy with having to do shorthand and he and the other role ofa university in the society which ii male students successfully petitioned Principal E. 0. Roper to serves and ofthe need to adjust that role to be allowed to do Economics instead. An ACP-EEC Scholar, meet the changing needs of the society he graduated from the University of the West Indies with a itself.". Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Communication with He did not confine his activities to the Social Sciences, and a Master of Philosophy degree. Danny is University. When he died on June 24'~ a Vice President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade 1986, he was Chainnan of Air Jamaica and Unions, a Vice President and Deputy Island Supervisor of the the Caribbean Examinations Council. He National Workers Union, and President of the Union of Clerical Administrative & Supervisory served as Chairman of the Council of the Employees. A Labour Educator, Mr. Roberts is a part-time lecturer in Industrial Relations. and Association of Commonwealth Law at the University ofTechnology and also a guest lecturer at the UWI. He currently serves as Universities, on the Board of Governors of Chairman of the Michael Manley Foundation, a dir.:ctor of the National Housing Trust, a member The University of Guyana and the of the Board of Governors of KTHS, Chairman of the South West SL Catherine Development University of Zambia, on the Executive Trust, member of the board of the HEART Trust/NTA, Self Start Fund, National Development Committee of the Inter-American Council Bank ofJamaica, Radio Jamaica and The National Investment Bank ofJamaica. He has been a for Economic and Social Development radio commentator and newspaper columnist for several years, and was Editor of the ~uild of (CUIDES) and Honorary Vice President of Undergraduates newspaper, The Beal, during his campus years. In 1991 he served as President of the Scouts Association ofJamaica. He was the Youth Committee of the International Trade Union Movement, and was the guest lecturer at arecipient ofthe Order ofJamaica. the prestigious Press Association of Jamaica Terry Smith Memorial Lecture. RODNEY Compton. Compton graduated from London University and later o~lained h~s professional Chartered Accounting qualifications. An extensive and illustrious career in the Government serv1c:e ~Auditor Gc.neral:s ~partment, Jamaica's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Ministry ofTrade and Industry- Mm1stry ofTounsm d1v1s1on and the Ministry offoreign Affairs was followed by his position as Managing Director ofthe Caribbean Cement Co. His service with many different organisations include being: Registrar of the Public Accountancy Board; Hon. Treasurer Jamaica Olympic Association; Secretaryffreasurer American ~hamber of. Commerce; ~cc Chairman KTHS Board; Board, Member Sports Development Foundation and Deputy Chairman Mult1Care Foundation. SEATON York Page Y.P. as he is fondly known. and even so listed in the telephone directory attended KTH S from 1953 to 1956. This was followed by engineering training al CAST which fitted him for the role he was to play in the establishment and development of the Y.P. Seaton Group of Companies. The organisation has grown from an electrical and mechanical contracting company into a diversified group with a current list ofnine companies. The company in its latest brochure lists many of the wide-ranging projects that have been successfully completed. Some ofthese projects include: Electrical and Mechanical Services at the Norman Manley Airport, the Cornwall Regional Hospital and the Bank of Jamaica; Construction projects include the National Housing Trust and The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica, Housing Projects including Eltham View and Sydenham Villas in St Catherine and water works including The Rio Cobre Dam and the Ebony Park Sewage System. SCOTT Gilbert Gilbert Scott has served The Y.P. Seaton group is a proud Jamaican company with a track record ofsuccessful projects that as one of the highest ranking black has earned it respect both locally and internationally. technologists in Ontario Canada being appointed in 1994 as one of the five regional executive directors of the SEYMOUR Morin Morin is Executive Director of the Department of Canadian Heritage for Kingston Restoration Company (KRC), Chairman of Ontario. His responsibilities involved PALS Jamaica (Peace and Love in Schools) and a member administering the Federal policy on culture of numerous other boards including the Excelsior for nearly 113 of the population of Canada Education Centre. His outstanding work in the leadership living in Ontario. They also included the of the KRC has been locally and internationally Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, two recognised. The recipient of numerous local awards such historic waterways, four national parks, a as, The Governor General's Achievement Award, The national marine park, and, four national Prime Minister's Medal of Appreciation, and international historic sites. He was also appointed one of awards such as: Eisenhower Fellow and Fellow ofthe Life three Public Services Commissioners Management Institute from LOMA, USA. He is a reporting to Parliament He has also served Kiwanian, a Blue Mountain Coffee grower and an active as a President of the Jamaican Association leader in the Methodist Church .. of Ontario. Having returned home he is now the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry ofNational Security. SHAKESPEARE Owen Washington Owen left KTHS in 1963 and went to CAST where he majored in Construction engineering.. On graduating he worked STANLEY Loma Loma reflects that her time at KTHS fitted her for a life of challenge and with the Public Works Department and also excitement. The school had a reputation for training persons for the civil service and Loma was with the nrchitectural firm of Shearer and no exception. Small in stature at age 17, she was singled out by Norman Manley for secretarial Morrison. He subsequently went to New duties and there she was sharpened in the school of excellence and quality. Migrating in early York where he completed a BSc in adulthood to the USA, she found many productive opportunities for work and service. But Construction Management at the Pratt Jamaica was on her mind and finally returning home in 1994 after 31 years in the USA, she set Institute. He is involved in property about answering the call of God to work in Trench Town. The response to that call has been management and development. Owen has decisive. Challenging gunmen and gangsters she has displayed a fearlessness that has brought a served as Commissioner of the American level ofinitial respect and later strong support from a community that is often divided on political Youth Soccer Organisation in Brooklyn ' tribalistic lines. The establishment of Operation Restoration Christian School in Trench Town, and was an outstanding cricketer and was the practical answer to the needs of the youths on the streets. She has been described as footballer. He is currently the President of Fearless in the City and a visit to the school in Trench Town will give an idea of the impact that the New York Alumni Chapter. this courageous woman has had in that inner city community over the last ten years. 34 KINGSTON TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (l TIPLING Carmen The years 1956-1960 at KTHS, gave Carmen the start for her .J distinguished career in journalism, media and .,. public relations. Advanced studies in English, Theatre Arts and Journalism at Culver Stockton College, Missouri and other professional courses, prepared her for her career direction. A short stint at the Gleaner was followed by work r.xperience in the USA including the post of Vice-President and Group Accounts Director with Peter Martin Associates. Her extensive Jamaican experience includes Director of Public Relations at the JIDC, Personal Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Partner, Chairman and working Director of Communications Consultants Ltd. a public relations firm. She is, since April 2000 the TELFER Alton S. Alton has made his Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica mark in Canada working for many years Information Service. She has written Festival with IBM and now operating his own award ~ winning plays -"Lunchtime business. A member of the Jamaican Revolution", "Straightman" and the Canadian Association he has served on the "Skeleton Inside". She also collaborated board of directors and worked with several with Ted Dwyer on the musicals of the committees of the organisation. He ' "Port Ro)'al Ho" and "Arawak Gold'', both award winning productions. She is a member of the has also served as president of the KTHS Press Association of Jamaica, the Public Relations Society of Jamaica and the Lions Club of Toronto chapter and has been involved in Kingston. She is a recipient ofthe KTHS Alumm award for excellence. numerous fund·raising initiatives for causes in Ontario and J nmaica. MINOSfOH TliC> WRIGHT Lyndel Lyndel, after leaving KTHS went to CAST where he graduated from the programme in Construction Management, a career in which he has been engaged for the past thirty years. Branching into project management he is a member of the US Project Management Institute and has managed a variety of projects in the millions of dollars. His management skills have been applied in cricket where he hos had a distinguished career as player, manager, selector, administrator and Board representative. He has served as: a Member of the Jamaica Cricket WRIGHT Ashton G. Ashton Wright is another KTHS Association; Jamaica's First Alternate Director to the West Indies Cricket student who used the educational opportunities of KTHS to Board; Chairman of the Youth Cricket Selection Panel; a member of the good advantage. He rose through the ranks to become an National Selection Panel ( 1999-presend; Manager of the West Indies "B" outstanding government officer as a Permanent Secretary, team; Manager of the Jamaica National Cricket Team, which team captured worked as an attorney-at-law and then was appointed a career regional trophies in the Busta regional competition and was runner up in the diplomat. He served as High Commissioner/Ambassador to Carib Beer Series. several Caribbean and Latin AmeriG_an countries. After Lyndel represented the Boys Town cricket team for 25 years and continues his retiring he was appointed Jamaica's first Contractor General involvement with the club as a memberofthe Management Committee and the serving from 1987 to 1990. His fascinating life story told in Boys Town Foundation. His sterling service has been recognised by awards his book No Trophies Raise, gives a wealth of information from Boys Town, KTHS and the College ofArts Science and Technology. and many insights into Jamaican and Caribbean personalities. 36 KIN081tlH TECHNICAL HIGH 8CHOOI. (ICTHS) STORY l Our Sponsors GOLD l j SILVER BRONZE [ g ~©~lP©m@ !ID®lruy ~IWO:W@@~ JJ®" ~ \WJ~Q)© JJro~n HJO@@C~© ~@'l__ Our Sponsors PLATINUM Dinthill Technical Dunoon Technical Holmwood Technical Kingston Technicat High School High School High School High School St. Andrew Technical St. Elizabeth Technical Vere Technical High School High School High School ~~ I[QXW1JJ® 1&@~ I ~@,~ -!;!" w~ ~~ \'?of?o~~ PRINTED BY PRESTIGE PRINTERS